StormReady Screen & Enclosure Restoration

Pet-Resistant Screen for Pool Cages & Lanais

Dogs and cats are hard on screen enclosures. Standard mesh tears, stretches, and sags under repeated pressure from claws and body contact. Pet-resistant screen uses heavier-gauge mesh that holds up to everyday pet activity without constant repair.

About This Service

Pet-Resistant Screen

Standard pool cage and lanai screen mesh is not designed for the repeated physical stress that pets create — claws catching in the mesh, dogs jumping at the screen, and the cumulative abrasion of daily contact all degrade standard screen significantly faster than normal aging. Pet-resistant screen uses a heavier-gauge, vinyl-coated mesh (typically 17x20 or PetMesh-style weave) that withstands clawing and pressure much more effectively than standard fiberglass or aluminum mesh. It's still a screen mesh — it allows airflow and visibility — but it has substantially higher puncture and tear resistance. For households with dogs or cats that spend time in the screened area, upgrading to pet-resistant mesh can significantly reduce the frequency of screen repairs and replacements. Installation follows standard rescreening procedures, and pet-resistant mesh can be installed in specific panels (door panels and lower courses, where most pet contact occurs) or throughout the full enclosure.

When We Recommend This

  • Dogs or cats have already damaged screen panels and the issue is likely to recur
  • You're replacing screen and want a longer-lasting solution given your pets' behavior
  • The lower panels or screen door of your enclosure show repeated wear from pet contact
  • You're tired of scheduling repairs for the same sections repeatedly
  • Pet activity is intense and you want mesh that can withstand daily physical contact

Common Homeowner Concerns

Problems this service addresses

Screen mesh torn or stretched by dogs or cats jumping against or clawing at the panels

Lower panels of the pool cage or lanai repeatedly damaged and requiring frequent repair

Screen door mesh pushed out or perforated by pets exiting or entering the enclosure

Standard mesh that degrades quickly from pet contact, creating ongoing repair costs

Pets that are able to push through or tear damaged sections and exit the enclosure unsafely

The Process

What to expect

  1. 1

    A discussion of pet-resistant mesh options and where installation makes the most sense

  2. 2

    Targeted or full enclosure installation depending on where pet contact is concentrated

  3. 3

    Removal of existing damaged mesh from the affected panels

  4. 4

    Installation of heavier-gauge pet-resistant mesh with properly tensioned spline

  5. 5

    Photo documentation of the completed work

Before & After Projects

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Real properties, documented from problem to resolution.

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Ongoing Property Care

A recurring maintenance program built around your property.

Every property in Southwest Florida faces different conditions — exposure, materials, humidity, and storm wear all vary. Rather than a one-size-fits-all plan, we build a maintenance schedule customized to your property's condition and long-term care goals.

  • 3-month maintenance reminders
  • 6-month maintenance reminders
  • Seasonal property-care reminders
  • Priority scheduling for members
  • Member-only service reminders
  • Annual or semiannual property condition reviews

Member Offer

Complimentary Property Health Check With Any Repair or Service

When you schedule a qualifying repair or service, we'll include a complimentary property health check — a broader look at your property's condition, beyond the immediate job at hand. It's our way of stepping in as a long-term property care partner, not just a one-time service call.

Offered alongside a qualifying repair or service — not available as a standalone inspection.

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